Sometimes a film quietly turns into a phenomenon. Mandaadi, the Tamil sports action drama starring Soori and Suhas, just posted a Rs 21.50 crore second weekend and now sits at Rs 85.75 crore gross in India after 11 days. For more box office news, keep reading TechnoSports.
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Mandaadi : Box Office
| Detail | Figure (India gross) |
|---|---|
| 11-day total | Rs 85.75 crore |
| Second weekend | Rs 21.50 crore |
| Second Sunday | Rs 9.25 crore |
| Best single day | Rs 14.50 crore (Day 4) |
| Next milestone | Rs 100 crore |
| Trade verdict | Super Hit |
How the Run Has Gone?
The film opened with Rs 5.25 crore, then built to Rs 11.50 crore on Day 3 and peaked on Day 4 at Rs 14.50 crore. Collections cooled through the weekdays and bottomed out at Rs 3.50 crore on Day 8. Then the second weekend pushed things back up, with Rs 4.50 crore on Friday, Rs 7.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 9.25 crore on Sunday. That recovery is what makes trade watchers optimistic.
Where Is Mandaadi Earning?
| Area | Gross |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Rs 61.00 crore |
| Andhra Pradesh/Telangana | Rs 15.25 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs 6.50 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs 3.00 crore |
Tamil Nadu is the powerhouse, accounting for the bulk of the total, while the Telugu states add a healthy Rs 15.25 crore.
The Rs 100 Crore Question
Based on current trends, Pinkvilla expects Mandaadi to head toward Rs 100 crore gross. That would make it the first Soori starrer to enter the Rs 100 crore club in India, a big career milestone. As always, these are trade estimates rather than certified figures.
What Is the Film About?
Mandaadi follows Muthukaali, a former champion sailboat racer who returns to his coastal village after years away. A young racer named Maari asks for his help in challenging Sattapuli, a former friend turned fierce rival. Muthukaali agrees to train a local crew for the festival boat race and must face his past to find redemption.
The cast also includes Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Krish Hassan, Mithun Jai Sankar, Ravindra Vijay and Bala Saravanan. It’s another strong showing for Tamil cinema. For more collections, browse our latest box office coverage.
FAQs
Q1. How much has Mandaadi earned so far?
It has grossed an estimated Rs 85.75 crore in India in 11 days, including Rs 21.50 crore in its second weekend.
Q2. Will Mandaadi reach Rs 100 crore?
Trade estimates suggest it’s on track. It would be Soori’s first film in the Rs 100 crore club.
